Daily Current Affairs / Manipur's Sirarakhong chillies, Tamenglong oranges get GI tag
Category : State Published on: September 20 2021
· Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has announced that the famous Sirarakhong Chilli and Tamenglong Orange have now got the Geographical Index (GI) tag.
· The Hathei chillies of Manipur, known for their vibrant red color and flavour, and the fruit Tamenglong orange have been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
· Hathei, a chilli variety grown in the Ukhrul district of the state, is considered a 'gift of God' by the local people of Sirarakhong village, where it is mainly grown. Such is its popularity that a festival is celebrated every year to promote the chilli variety which has now become a lifeline for the Sirarkhong residents.
Important facts
About GI Tag
v GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin.
v The first product in India that was awarded the GI tag was Darjeeling tea in 2004-05.
v Karnataka has the highest number of 47 products with GI tags, followed by Tamil Nadu (39).
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